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People of African descent in a confederate stronghold


He is a graduate of West Point and is a man of brilliant parts. His career has been one of hard struggle against prejudice of race. He has, however, risen above all these difficulties by force of character and inherent ability. â€”Tulare County Times, June 4, 1903 in an article about Charles Young, Sequoia National Park superintendent.

Colonel Charles Young 1916

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